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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

LL10 BPUMOT history

LL10 BPU is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 May 2010. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2024 and it has passed 10 of 19 MOT tests, with 201,706 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Feb 2023.

LL10 BPU blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2024
Mileage
201,706 mi
At MOT on 1 Feb 2023
MOT tests
19
10 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,522 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL10 BPU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
27 May 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL10 BPU was last recorded at 201,706 miles on 1 Feb 2023, 6,728 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,978 miles · 17 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
6,728 miles
Average per year
10,522 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 201,706 miles
  • 2022 – 194,978 miles
  • 2021 – 187,507 miles
  • 2019 – 176,716 miles
  • 2018 – 167,883 miles
  • 2017 – 156,147 miles
  • 2016 – 144,794 miles
  • 2015 – 132,483 miles
  • 2014 – 121,963 miles
  • 2013 – 99,525 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,706 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald outer edge - 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play upper arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Engine cover fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,706 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    201,706 miles
    Test number
    822856012437
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald outer edge - 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play upper arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail201,706 miles (+6,728)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,706 miles
    Test number
    428366469941
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald outer edge - 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play upper arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass194,978 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    194,978 miles
    Test number
    925543885443
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail194,976 miles (+7,469)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,976 miles
    Test number
    913723952111
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass187,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    187,507 miles
    Test number
    221883318602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail187,507 miles (+10,791)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,507 miles
    Test number
    698690591676
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Driveshaft reluctor ring. (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Driveshaft gaiter leaking grease, but preventing the ingress of dirt.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Driveshaft reluctor ring (1.6 (e))

  7. Pass176,716 miles (+8,833)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    176,716 miles
    Test number
    448429111132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass167,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    167,883 miles
    Test number
    308823707059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail167,883 miles (+906)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,883 miles
    Test number
    217499378374
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail166,977 miles (+10,830)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,977 miles
    Test number
    197639743818
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction DPF FAULT (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn REARMOST (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass156,147 miles (+485)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    156,147 miles
    Test number
    387185751667
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  12. Fail155,662 miles (+10,868)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,662 miles
    Test number
    359579111513
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  13. Pass144,794 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    144,794 miles
    Test number
    691151355723
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe snapped (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail144,794 miles (+12,311)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,794 miles
    Test number
    834804078277
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe snapped (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass132,483 miles (+10,520)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    132,483 miles
    Test number
    965258945142
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass121,963 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    121,963 miles
    Test number
    336039434128
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail121,963 miles (+22,438)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,963 miles
    Test number
    759909134128
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass99,525 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    99,525 miles
    Test number
    117017533130
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail99,525 miles2 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,525 miles
    Test number
    735727633148
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LL10 BPU

Does LL10 BPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL10 BPU expired on 31 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL10 BPU?
The MOT on LL10 BPU expired on 31 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL10 BPU done?
LL10 BPU was recorded at 201,706 miles at its MOT on 1 Feb 2023, an average of 10,522 miles a year.
Has LL10 BPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL10 BPU has failed 9 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LL10 BPU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LL10 BPU find?
LL10 BPU passed its latest MOT on 1 Feb 2023 with 7 advisories: front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin both ns/os; nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald outer edge - 225/45r17; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on edge, and 4 more.

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